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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,134.59, 34,686.78 and 15,061.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,134.59, 34,686.78 and 15,061.13 is: 20,784.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,134.59 : 34,686.78 = 15,061.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,134.59/34,686.78 = 15,061.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,134.59x = 34,686.78 × 15,061.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,134.59x = 522,421,929.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,421,929.43/25,134.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,784.98

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